Testimonials

We are now on our 2nd project with By The Sea, and Susie. We started with a remodel of our bedroom and master bath, and now we are onto the living area. She has been super professional and made our bedroom an oasis that just feels wonderful. Susie broke it all down for us and made our journey completely seamless. She didn’t push her style on us or steer us toward super expensive decor that was not necessary. The end result was simply OUR style with her professional vision. She is exactly what you want in at pro. All this, and she is extremely patient! Re-decorating a space can be daunting. We had been putting it off because we didn’t think we could tackle it all without being completely overwhelmed. She recognized that and took it slow enough that we could create a space that was just perfect for us! Thank you Susie : )Tony & Melissa Wilson, Ocean City NJ

Owner Susie is fabulous. She decorated two homes for me in Ocean City, New Jersey. I was thrilled to death with every aspect of her work. I love décor as well as the fact that everything happened on time and at the price I was quoted. She is so creative! I love my back yard oasis! She is hands on and her attention to detail is even more intense then my own! I was so thrilled I then had her do my new Condo in Center City Philadelphia. she absolutely nailed the vibe I wanted there. I cant wait to have her do my Florida home!Bob & Judy Spires, Ocean City NJ

Susie is amazing! I hired her to help me pick fixtures, paint, and the overall look of my 100+ year old row home in Philadelphia. The house had previously been condemned by the city, so this was a complete renovation from top to bottom. I had a family member (who had recommended her to me) managing the project with me, and Susie handled the all the personalities involved with complete and total grace. She picked the most beautiful gray and white paint scheme for the home, which garners a ton of compliments and looks perfect with my existing furniture and textiles. For the bathroom and kitchen she chose oil-rubbed bronze fixtures to match the age of the home. But my favorite piece is definitely the dining room chandelier. It’s wonderful vine structure is something I never could have found on my own and quickly became one of my favorite features of my home!Dana Dabek, Manayunk, Philly PA

Susie from By the Sea Home Decor was wonderful to work with. We wanted to update our shore home with new colors through out, new counter tops and appliances in the kitchen, all new window decor, update bathrooms with vanities , lighting, and faucets. Plus decor items and bedding ensembles through out. Susie handled the contractors, providing samples and helped guide us through the whole remodel. Since we work full-time and not located in the immediate area, Susie would leave ample samples to choose from and took us thru one step at a time. The whole project was thought to be over whelming but not when Susie was in charge. The whole home flowed and was coordinated through out. She met all our expectations and was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend her services without hesitation.Becky Kasper, Ocean City

I hired Susie from By the Sea Home Décor to renovate my kitchen, dining area and living room at my NJ beach condo. Susie met with me to understand my style and budget and worked with me to achieve the exact “look” and “feel” I wanted. She shopped carefully for materials, getting great buys for me, and used contractors that were honest and meticulous in their work. She also continually checked in on the work and sent me regular updates. I was so pleased that I am hiring her again for bathroom and bedroom renovations!Ellen Nickerson, Brigantine, NJ

We worked with By the Sea Home Decor when we built our retirement home in Longport, NJ. She always did the research and gave us choices that we always loved including tile, lighting, furnishings, window treatments, and wall colors. We walk into our home and just are always amazed at how it makes us feel. She is a pleasure to work with and is very mindful of staying in budget. I would and do recommend her whenever I can.Dian Dabek, Longport, NJ

Susie is a very talented interior designer who is working with me on the color palette for my home. As a design professional myself, I know to go to the experts when needing a specialized service. Her customer service is outstanding. Her ability to work with others and respect their opinions is exceptional, and her results are spectacular. I highly recommend her.

Terri J. Cummings, AIA, Architect TJC Architect, Linwood , NJ

I stumbled upon Susie’s website and immediately called her. We met last weekend at my beach house and WOW! She gave me so many wonderful ideas from wainscoting to paint colors to hardwood for my floors to changing out my lighting and ceiling fans. Everything she suggested I absolutely loved! Not only is she very nice to work with, she is very educated in the products she recommends.

Donna D.
Ocean City, NJ, & Malvern, PA.

We met Susie during the construction of our dream home in Longport. She was an absolute delight to work with. She interviews her clients and learns all of their wants and desires and runs with it. Most importantly though, she stays on budget. She made our home beautiful. Her selections are timeless and the selection process was easy and fun for us because she took the guess work out of it. When we walk into our home, each and everytime it takes our breath away.

John & Dian Dabek
Longport, NJ

I met Susie in 2007 I was introduced to her by my real estate agent who was in the process of selling/renting my new constructed home in Brigantine NJ. I was looking for an interior designer to help me put the finishing touches on the new home. Things such as: carpets, wall paint, countertops and light fixtures. Susie was very helpful she worked along with me and listen to my opinions and ideas and used her designing skills to complete the project to which I was extremely satisfied with. I have continued to work with Susie on finishing furnishing the house. She was able to complete the home with remarkable taste that fit into my budget. I would highly recommend “By the Sea Decor” and Thank you Susie! for all your fantastic work!.-Bob Martino
Skippack Pennsylvania, Brigantine New Jersey

We hired Susie DiGironimo, Interior Designer, to assist me with my new location of my office in Media. She transformed by open space to a professional office/salon for my clients and my work space. The area was transformed with a Media Area, Refreshment station. Susie created privacy and comfort in my Waiting Room. All the furniture and colors finished the Space for all of my clientele.

Trudi McDevitt
Electrolysis for All
Media, PA
Met Susie as an Interior Designer via professional projects, and began a working relationship on business and personal level. She has assisted us with the updating of our Office and Waiting area. Though a small office, she was able to make a achieve a professional stage for my business.

Nicholas Vastardis
Vastardis Engineering, LLC
Malvern, PAWorking with Susie was an absolute pleasure. She totally transformed our home. She kept us on time, on budget, and focused. We never could have done our project without her. She is really good at what she does. We would highly recommend her for any construction or design project at the beach. She took the bull by the horns and got the job done. On a scale from 1 to 10, Susie is a 20!!!!!!!!

Mary & Ken Walters
Sea Isle City, NJ & Lower Gwynedd, PA

When we first saw Susie’s work we thought we might want to work with her while building our new home in Ocean City….after meeting with her we knew we did not have to look any further. The entire experience from kitchen and bath designs to furnishings and accessories was made easy and enjoyable….far less stressful than past experiences. Susie’s knowledge and access to unique material’s and furnishing combined with her enthusiasm and accessibility made building our dream home exciting and fun.Michael and Rosemary Cornwell
Ocean City, New Jersey

“We had the pleasure and good fortune to meet Susie DiGironimo while we were in the early stages of building a new home in Ocean City. We were overwhelmed with all the decisions we had to make concerning kitchen and bath designs as well as floor and wall coverings, electrical plans and other phases of construction design. Susie stepped in with all of her knowledge and experience in this phase of work and assisted us in making these decisions, thereby transforming a stressful time into a very enjoyable one. We told her we wanted a summer cottage look and she was able to incorporate this feeling into every nook and cranny of the house even before we put one stick of furniture in it! Once the construction phase was completed we asked Susie to help us with her interior decorating skills so that our summer cottage would be complete. Once again Susie took charge and gave us a presentation of colors, furniture and window treatments which we absolutely loved and our home turned out to be everything we imagined and more.

Susie really “listens” to her clients and does her best to make their desires a reality. She is very attentive, following up on every last detail to complete the job to great satisfaction. Most of all, Susie is very warm and enthusiastic about her work and proud of what she accomplishes and how happy she makes her clients. We can attest to that…..we have a beautiful new home and we have made a new friend!”Charline & John Panebianco
Ocean City, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ

“Delivering Excellent Quality Construction as a Builder/Developer in Brigantine, I understand the necessity of having an Interior Designer, as Susie involved in my projects.
As a Professional in the Custom Building Industry, her Ability and Knowledge of new construction exceeds beyond her design and creative skills. Susie’s attention to detail and organization keeps the projects moving smoothly meeting deadlines and meeting construction item budgets.
To remain on the edge in the Real Estate Market, the importance of Turnkey Home is one of Susie’s assets since her furniture and accessory packages accelerates the selling process of these Premium properties.
Her Sophisticated Design of Coastal Living has met all the different styles of housing that I have built this past year, from Dramatic Mediterranean Waterfront Mansions to Casual Relaxed Waterfront Nantucket style of homes.”Andy Simpson,
Andy Simpson Builders, LLC
3800 Brigantine Boulevard
Brigantine, NJ 08203
609-839-2751

“I have worked with Susie from “By the Sea Home Décor” on several projects and I have found Susie to be very enjoyable to work with. Susie’s dedication to a project can only be described as intense. The imagination she brings to a room is endless and eye catching.
I am impressed by her creative ability to bring the many finish products involved in the house together to create an exciting, yet pleasing environment.
We at StoneCrafters were so impressed with a few projects that we were involved with Susie that we redid our brochure and our website to include pictures of these projects.
If you should have a question or comment please feel free to call.”Bill Millar, President
StoneCrafters, LLC
6084 Reega Avenue
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Phone: 609-646-0406
Fax: 609-646-9011

“We are happy to accommodate Susie and her customers and continue to be impressed with her incredible ability to formulate the right plan for each of her customers individually.” Alexis Rettinger
Rettinger Fireplace Systems Inc,.
476 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043
374 Tilton Road, Northfield, NJ
856-753-5300 Alexis
609-645-1212 Rosie (Tilton Road)

“The Staff at Jo Skymer Lighting in Egg Harbor Township, NJ is always delighted to assist with any lighting project being done with By the Sea Home Decor. Working with Susie DiGironimo over the last few years, has been a great opportunity to showcase our lighting expertise. It is great fun working with a designer devoted to the importance of lighting application to the overall design. Ms. DiGironimo easily expresses the total design picture, and though she is very much in control of the project, she is always open to suggestion. Susie has an eye for “just the right thing” and everything is followed through to the very last detail. Our relationship with By the Sea Home Decor is a valued one. We look forward to being part of all future design projects.”Management and Staff
Jo Skymer Lighting
6701 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Ph: 609-646-2900
Fax: 609-646-1699

“It’s always a pleasure working with Susie on projects. She has the vision to see the whole picture as she puts together the individual components. She is great at coordinating styles and finishes of materials.”Susann @ Mitchell Hardware
450 Bay Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
609-601-9181 F: 609-601-9066

“In all my years of working in the Kitchen and Bath industry I’ve never worked with a more professional, experienced designer than Susie DiGironimo. Susie offers a complete design service from top to bottom. She not only thinks of the design you are dreaming about, but she takes in the person as a whole in her design. She is able to grasp the inner desires of the client and express them in her design.
Many designers will leave the customer at the “design only” stage, but Susie delivers the complete package from beginning to end. It is always a pleasure working with Susie. The end results are never shy of breathtaking.”Phil Lewis
Decorative Sales @ Grant Supply Corp.
755 W. Delilah Road, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
609-641-1114 Toll Free: 1800-221-0573

“Susie has helped us with several investment projects in Ocean City, New Jersey. She has beautified rental properties, and completely decorated an Ocean Front rehab to perfection. Her expertise and exquisite taste has been a tremendous asset with a Lagoon Front Single. I would highly recommend By the Sea Home Decor with any new construction or renovation needs, you will not be disappointed.”Keith Portner, Realtor & KJD Waterway LLC
Shamong, NJ

“As an Investor/Builder, I realize the importance of hiring a Professional. A Spec House is 100% complete once it is beautifully furnished and accessorized. Susie puts her heart and soul into her work and it shows. Always pleasant, and enthusiastic, and capable of getting the job done. ‘I will always be a reference for you’.”Anthony T. Marino, The Fairview Group, Avalon, NJ

“I have had the pleasure of working with Susie DiGironimo on two projects for my homes at the beach. I used her interior decorating services on a new home we purchased. We started from scratch with this home, and it turned out beautiful! We went with a tropical feel for the home. Her expertise in choosing just the right colors, furniture and accessories really made it Spectacular. I am also working with Susie on a renovation project on a rental Home. The house is 14 years old and was in need of a makeover. She has truly made this experience a pleasure as renovation projects are usually very stressful. She has dealt with the coordination of all the contractors, chosen which areas needed renovations, like the kitchen and bathrooms, She has made the designs and selections; chosen new furniture, window treatment, accessories, etc. I know I couldn’t have done this project without her. I would definitely recommend Susie DiGironimo for any Home Improvement and Decorating Projects you may have.”Mrs. Trish Kraeuter, Sea Isle, NJ & Wrightstown, PA

“We have enjoyed our beautifully decorated Home in PA., thanks to Susie. We started our vacation home in Brigantine and the decision process was so easy with the expertise of Susie, the Designer. All of our selections for the bathrooms and kitchen; all of our exterior and interior decisions, through the construction process was a Breeze! I am so looking forward to the next phase which is our furniture and accessories.”Mr. & Mrs. J. McDevitt, Newtown Square, PA & Brigantine, NJ

“We recently moved into a Lovely Over 55 Development, and had the pleasure and assistance of Susie. She has managed to utilize some of our existing furniture and adding Lovely accessories, and color making our New Home Perfect”.Mr. & Mrs. M. Hepler, Glen Mills, PA

“Susie is absolutely amazing. She is creative, professional, warm and genuine. Her ideas are always refreshingly challenging and fun.
I am extremely pleased to provide this reference for her.
I have no hesitations in recommending Susie to any of my clients. Throughout the entire process, she is committed to her clients, always following up on orders and staying 2 steps ahead of everyone. If there is anyone that you can truly trust your projects with, it is Susie. More importantly the end result is always stunning.”Sam Phillips
2 Chestnut Street, Somers Point , NJ
609-927-1166